Tag: PUC

Decision looms by Sept. 6 on pipeline permit, overruling counties

Civics August 31, 2023

By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight The Public Utilities Commission will decide at a later date whether it will overrule county zoning officials on behalf...

Secret maps and toxic plumes dominate third day of pipeline testimony

Civics August 3, 2023

By Joshua Haiar South Dakota Searchlight FORT PIERRE – The “sensitive sites” potentially impacted by a carbon capture pipeline will remain confidential, for now. Meanwhile,...

Crop damage payouts debated as pipeline hearing continues

Civics August 3, 2023

By Joshua Haiar South Dakota Searchlight A company touted its plan to reimburse crop damages caused by the installation of its proposed carbon capture pipeline,...

Economic projections questioned during second day of carbon pipeline hearing

Civics August 3, 2023

By Joshua Haiar South Dakota Searchlight FORT PIERRE — The economic benefits of a proposed carbon capture pipeline came under scrutiny Wednesday during the second day...

Carbon pipeline permit hearing kicks off with clashes on multiple fronts

Articles August 3, 2023

Heartland Greenway is one of two carbon capture projects seeking state approval By Joshua Haiar South Dakota Searchlight FORT PIERRE — A multi-day permit hearing...

PUC settles Xcel Energy’s case for electric rate increase, allowing significantly less than requested

Civics June 8, 2023

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a settlement stipulation lowering Xcel Energy’s requested increase to the company’s electric service...